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Through a seven-year journey at the University of Michigan, I was immersed in a unique educational experience, pursuing a dual Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and PhD in Biomedical Engineering. This rigorous program has allowed me to integrate clinical dentistry training with advanced scientific research and business and entrepreneurial studies.
As someone who took two gap years before medical school, I am a strong advocate of taking this time between college and medical school to not only reflect on your goals, but also pursue activities that you were unable to find the time for during your undergraduate days. During my own gap years, I have been working a full-time job as a software ...
Everyone has a story about how they ended up in graduate school. Some people know in high school, or maybe as early as middle school, that a PhD in a certain field is their goal. Most people, however, make this decision while in undergrad. The majority of people pursue their PhD in the same discipline as their major in undergrad, which makes a ton ...
Applying to college or graduate school? Interviews will likely be part of the application process! Although interviews can be nerve-wracking, they are a great chance for you to show your personality and give the admissions committee a sense of who you are as a person – in real life, not just on paper! Read on for tips for tackling 10 tough ...
Contrary to what I knew in high school, a person who loves biology does not have to become a physician. That is why I began undergrad as a bright-eyed pre-med student, convinced I would be a pediatric neurologist. Spoiler alert: I did not pursue medicine. I didn’t even stick with neuroscience. I am now a PhD student in a microbiology laboratory. ...